An Unbreakable Love. An Impeccable Bond. ~ Healthy Relationships
It's 2.14.19
It's kind, thoughtful and sweet even to offer your Sweetie a gift around this time.
In fact, gift-giving is one of the 5-love languages as a tool for communication and show of affection.
But there is more to LOVE than cupids arrow. How do sustain the relationships that we have for and with one another?These are meant to last a lifetime. We need each other. It's how we grown and examine our lives as human beings by confiding in one another. This is true and we see examples of it everywhere we turn....
The Holy Bible it says " “Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone?” Ecc. 4:11
I think of R+B Soul Artist Alicia Key's, who just recently hosted the 2019 Grammy Awards. Her song Unbreakable tells the story of dynamic duos who have withstood the test of time and are still together today. Whether in Life or in Spirit.
I'm joined here with a DD, Power Couple and near and dear friends to me. Hailing all the way from the East Coast, they are a force taking the Chicago Land by storm with their gifts talents and abilities. They work together and when they don't, they support each other in career and life endeavors. Today, on this day of Lovers Rock,
BeeBodi presents...
Dancer, Choreographer ~ Paige Fraser in response to her Love,
Musician, Producer Darryl Hoffman
8 years
Communication, empathy, trust, and understanding are key in a relationship. This year our career in Dance and Music has kept us both very busy, more than we are used to. We are learning how to navigate that and how to still make time for each other, as well as ourselves. Hate to say it but your relationship is not always going to be Sunshine and Flowers. You will have to go through shifts and changes over time. Over the past few years we have learned how to communicate better, but it’s not always easy to communicate how you feel especially during a disagreement. It is common when having a disagreement to feel misunderstood. People react to situations differently. Year 7 was a challenging year for us, but it forced us to work through our issues and get to the root of our problem. Paying attention to what your partner needs when you do have a disagreement is key. At times you may have to give each other space to think and reflect. It is easy to assume that the other person understands you or is OKAY, but checking in with your partner is also very important. Listening to one another and compromising. Also knowing how to say sorry or “I was wrong” takes maturity. Don’t dwell on something for too long. Communicate and release what is upsetting you...you will feel better!
Darryl and I met when we were very young (19 & 20). Overtime we have evolved and grown as individuals and as a couple. Love is patient, kind, compassionate, and understanding (Read 1 Corinthians 13:4-8). It is more than material things. I define love by how you treat a person. Love is not perfect. As humans we are flawed. How you work through those imperfections is key. I believe you must fall deeper in love with yourself before you ask for it from someone else or give it. Everyday is a new opportunity to grow and dig deeper within yourself. You must do that individual spiritual maintenance. t is easy to project your emotions or problems from outside or the past into the relationship. Be very mindful of that. Yes you should be able to talk to your partner about problems but not to the point where it is effecting your peace at home. Doing that self work daily will only maintain positive vibes with your partner and anyone else you are around. For me, I love to journal or watch a sermon. Find ways to meditate so that you can function from a space of light and love.
No, but Darryl is naturally very funny. He loves to dance around the house to old school R&B. He is a very good mover.
I have not, but I will look into it.
Our main goal is to continue to grow together on this journey and fall deeper in love everyday. I also want to go on a vacation with Darryl to a place we both have never been. We are both dying to go to New Orleans. Hopefully our schedules will allow that soon!
A Young Thriving couple, learning to Love and be Loved.
Paige shared some gems for relationship sustainability. I hope that you caught them and will apply it to your life and Loved ONE.
If you'd like to hear from Producer Darryl "DJ" Hoffman about that busy life in Dance and Music, Paige refer to.
Stay tuned for a for an exclusive interview with the Man behind the Mixes.
Happy Valentines Day.
